Activity and wellness for older adults

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An Activity Expo for older adults was held in Tjarnarsalur at Reykjavík City Hall on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.

The event featured presentations on diverse entertainment and activities available to older adults in Reykjavík. Among other activities, guests had the opportunity to try out passenger bikes that were available on-site. News on the Reykjavík City website.

At the Activity Expo, Líney Úlfarsdóttir, psychologist and project manager for “Let’s Talk” (“Tölum saman”) at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, delivered a presentation on social isolation. Click here to watch the presentation.

Organizers thank all parties that presented their services and look forward to hosting this event again next year. Information about the various programs presented at the Activity Expo is available below.

Diverse activities for older adults

A couple dancing

Program

Moderator: Harpa Þorsteinsdóttir

Aging in Reykjavík
Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir, Mayor

BeActive
Willum Þór Þórsson, president of the National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland
 
Making Room: A Presentation on Loneliness
Líney Úlfarsdóttir, psychologist and project manager for “Let’s Talk” (“Tölum saman”) at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing
 
Pride dance
Dance instructor Auður Harpa will lead a joyful dance session.

Presentations on recreational activities for older adults
Community centers, youth centers, sports clubs, libraries, swimming pools, primary care centers, and other organizations will showcase their diverse winter programs.

BeActive

The Activity Expo is part of Reykjavík City's partnership with "Bjartur lífsstíll," a collaborative project between the National Association of Senior Citizens (LEB) and the National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland (ÍSÍ) focused on health promotion for people 60+.

Sept. 23-30 is the European Week of Sport, or "#BeActive," an international campaign to promote exercise and better health. The Activity Expo is timed perfectly to coincide with this campaign.

Learn more at BeActive Iceland, BeActiveDay and EuropeActive